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SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 18:36
by Ross SC
my take on a sand viper, wanted to make a more realistic version.
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Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 19:01
by Malcolm Orr
That's amazing! It's brilliant and looks 100% shelf bought, well done! I recognise Dusty's body, but what's the rest off?

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 19:06
by Ross SC
vest, backpack & head from cobra desert pack, gun from old viper, mask from blowtorch.
simple but effective!

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 21:25
by Double-Tap
this is very cool.
Bill

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 21:51
by Ross SC
i think im gonna paint the red on his vest brown to match the rest of him.

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 04 Apr 2009 22:45
by The Baron
In that case, I'd do his helmet the same colour as either his boots or backpack.

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 05 Apr 2009 00:41
by Ross SC
The Baron wrote:In that case, I'd do his helmet the same colour as either his boots or backpack.
agreed, but paint doesnt stick too well, so a bit worried

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 05 Apr 2009 00:45
by The Baron
Ah, good point. Ritdye black, perhaps?

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 05 Apr 2009 01:00
by Ross SC
huh?

Re: SAND VIPER

Posted: 05 Apr 2009 01:00
by Andy1672
The Baron wrote:Ah, good point. Ritdye black, perhaps?

Fantastic figure Ross ! a top class job as always !

If you are considering Ritdye for the helmet, be careful not to boil for too long as parts can distort.

alternatively you could try a double acrylic undercoat before painting ? I know some helmets and accessories are softer plastic and paint tends to rub off far too easily.

Ritdye works well as long as you are dyeing darker than the original colour, but practice on something first !
Heres my results ...................

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